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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,292.95, 1,236,884.45 and 488,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,292.95, 1,236,884.45 and 488,394.86 is: 673,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,292.95 : 1,236,884.45 = 488,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,292.95/1,236,884.45 = 488,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,292.95x = 1,236,884.45 × 488,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,292.95x = 604,087,999,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,087,999,167.53/896,292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,985.00

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